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One-Skillet Spicy Honey BBQ Sausage & Pasta

A bold one-pan pasta dish with smoky sausage, sweet honey BBQ sauce, and a creamy spicy finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 12 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 8 oz short pasta penne or rotini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown sausage. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Add broth, BBQ sauce, and honey. Stir to combine.
  5. Add pasta, cover, and simmer until tender.
  6. Stir in cream and cheese until melted.
  7. Return sausage to skillet and toss to coat.

Notes

Adjust spice and sweetness to taste.